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Purchase price is only one part of the decision. Figures are indicative estimates at the typical market year for each model.

Decision factor	Beechcraft B36TC BonanzaView aircraft profile	Mooney M20J MSE AllegroView aircraft profile	Beechcraft F33A BonanzaView aircraft profile
Typical market year	1994	1994	1990
Estimated purchase	€348k	€127k	€260k
Annual cash cost at 80 h	€84k	€51k	€73k
Five-year cash outlay	€768k	€384k	€627k
Cruise speed	190 kt	158 kt	174 kt
Advertised range	800 nm	594 nm	920 nm
Seats	6	4	4
Realistic payload	396 kg	270 kg	398 kg
Runway need	650 m	500 m	590 m
Data confidence	Normalized for direct comparison	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding	Normalized for direct comparison
Main trade-off	A roomy turbocharged Bonanza for high-altitude travel, but engine heat, oxygen dependence and loading margins require discipline.	The M20J MSE Allegro combines 4-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 594 NM reported range and about 158 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.	Excellent speed and handling in a compact cabin, but engine, gear, corrosion and restoration quality dominate value.

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